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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
™
ELITE SERIES
41" Wood Burning Fireplaces
P/N 504,217M REV. E 04/2007
MODELS
LA41CF LA41TCF
This installation manual will enable you to obtain a safe, efficient and
dependable installation of your fireplace system. Please read and under-
stand these instructions before beginning your installation.
Do not alter or modify the fireplace or its components under any
circumstances. Any modification or alteration of the fireplace system,
including but not limited to the fi
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2. Always check your local building codes. The The manufacturer is not responsible for any TABLE OF CONTENTS installation must comply with all local, regional, smoking or related problems that may result Safety Rules .................................... page 2 state and national codes and regulations. from the lack of adequate combustion air. It is the responsibility of the builder/contractor to Tools and Building Supplies ............ page 2 3. These fireplaces must be installed with ensure tha
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PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT General Information REQUIREMENTS Note: These fireplace systems are not difficult to install. However, in the interest of safety, it is These fireplaces are conventional radiant heat The fireplace may be placed on or near normal recommended that the installer be a qualified or fireplaces with standard bar grates, optional construction materials*. The combustion air certified “tradesman” familiar with commonly outside combustion air kits and optional
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Insulate Joists Note: Do not insulate the chase cavity with Same As Ceiling blown or fill type insulation materials. Damper Damper Note: Local codes may not require firestopping Closed Open at the ceiling levels for outside chase installa- tions. However, it is recommended for safety Lintel and the reduction of heat loss. Draft Stops Combustion Air Actuator Chimney Height Firestop The total height of your completed fireplace system from the surface the fireplace rests on CTDT Termination to the
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Be sure fireplace rests on a solid continuous Black Portion Of Frame INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE Not To Be Covered With floor or platform with appropriate framing for Combustible Materials support and so that no cold air can enter the Step 1. Slide the fireplace into prepared fram- room from under the fireplace. ing or position fireplace in its final position and Wall frame later. 20” Covering The fireplace may be positioned and then the 45° framing built around it, or the framing may be The firepl
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Note: Safety strips are not required when fire- FIREPLACE SPECIFICATIONS place rests on a noncombustible surface. 15" Note: Install the hearth extension only as illus- (381 mm) trated. 7 ¹⁄₈" The safety strips should extend from front of (181 mm) the fireplace at least 1 ¹⁄₂" and should extend to 20" (508 mm) be at least flush with the sides. In the event a wooden support is used to elevate the fireplace above the floor, a “Z” type safety strip should be fabricated and used to protect the front
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Note: The framed depth, 28 ¹⁄₈" (714 mm) from Back Wall of Chase/Enclosure Framing Dimensions FOAK Including Finising Materials Combustion a framed wall, must always be measured from if any Air Kit - Optional a finished surface. If a wall covering such as Model LA41 drywall is to be attached to the rear wall, then the framed depth must be measured from the A 50 ¹⁄₂" 1283 mm drywall surface. It is important that this dimen- G H B 53" 1346 mm sion be exact. C 34 ⁵⁄₁₆" 873 mm If the appliance is t
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Step 4. Fireplace should be secured to side For remodeling, plumb to center of flue collar Attic Above framing members using the full length nailing from ceiling above, drive nail through ceiling tabs at the top and bottom of the fireplace front from below to mark position, then mark and face. Use 8d nails or equivalent (Figure 17 ). cut to passage from above ceiling (around nail) (Figure 18 ). Then plumb from ceiling or roof level directly above hole which has just been completed. Firestop Spa
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Step 4. Note: Chimney sections are constructed Note: Assemble one component of chimney at Note: Do not apply excessive pressure to any with a unique locking tab design, which en- a time (inner section first, then outer section subsequent chimney sections following the sures an immediate, tight assembly between last) before proceeding with the next complete stabilizer when installing. Ensure each subse- sections. Plan your chimney requirements care- section. quent chimney section is securely atta
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Step 8. The standard Security Chimneys FTF10 Step 10. Using a FTF10-CTD Round Termination: Refer to specific installation instructions in- roof flashing assemblies include a storm collar. cluded with FTF10-CT2 chase terminations for Slide the storm collar over outer chimney, rest clearance and installation details. 1. Hold the FTF10-CTD over top of last chimney on flashing spacers and align with top surface section (Figure 31 ). Note: It is recommended that all exterior ex- of flashing. Insert t
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3. The effective heights of the components are: A ¹⁄₈" diameter hole must be drilled in the MULTIPLE TERMINATIONS chimney joint using a ¹⁄₈" diameter drill. Hole should be drilled in center of joint overlap If more than one termination is located in the The Fireplace = 52" (Figure 37 ). Be sure to drill only through the same chase or within the same general proxim- FTF10-12 = 10 ¹⁄₄" outer chimney casting. Do not puncture the ity, we suggest they should be separated in inner flue. distance at le
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FTF10 VERTICAL ELEVATION CHART A 2 Height Of Number Of FTF10 Height Of Number Of FTF10 Chimney Only Chimney Lengths Chimney Only Chimney Lengths C Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" Inches Feet/Inches 12" 18" 36" 2 B 2 11 011 100 358 ³⁄₄ 29 10 ³⁄₄ 01 10 17 15 010 363 30 3 2 0 10 21 ¹⁄₄ 19 ¹⁄₄ 200 369 30 9 1 1 10 A 1 27 ¹⁄₄ 23 ¹⁄₄ 110 376 ³⁄₄ 31 4 ³⁄₄ 00 11 33 ¹⁄₄ 29 ¹⁄₄ 020 387 32 3 1 0 11 35 211 001 393 32 9 0 1 11 37 ¹⁄₄ 31 ¹⁄₄ 210 397 ¹⁄₄ 33 1 ¹⁄₄ 20 11 B 43 ¹⁄₄ 37 ¹⁄₄ 120 403 ¹⁄₄ 33 7 ¹⁄₄ 11 11
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FTF10 OFFSET ELEVATION CHART A B FTF10-ES30 Number of FTF10 Offset Height Offset/Return FTF10-S4 Chimney Sections (Inches) (Inches) Elbow Set Stabilizer 12" 18" 36" 415 ³⁄₄ 10 0 0 0 924 ¹⁄₂ 10 1 0 0 12 29 ³⁄₄ 10 0 1 0 Underside Of Chimney 14 ¹⁄₄ 33 ¹⁄₂ 10 2 0 0 17 ¹⁄₄ 38 ¹⁄₂ 10 1 1 0 20 ¹⁄₄ 43 ³⁄₄ 10 0 2 0 Figure 37 21 45 ¹⁄₄ 10 0 0 1 22 ¹⁄₄ 47 ¹⁄₂ 10 2 1 0 FTF10-E30 Return Elbow* 25 ¹⁄₄ 52 ¹⁄₂ 10 1 2 0 26 ¹⁄₄ 54 ¹⁄₄ 10 1 0 1 28 ¹⁄₄ 57 ³⁄₄ 10 0 3 0 Chimney Section (S) 29 ¹⁄₄ 59 ¹⁄₄ 10 0 1 1 31 ¹
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Note: See Framing and Dimension Chart for the Combustion Air Kits sizes of the ceiling and roof openings. The size of the roof opening varies with the degree of The installation of an outside combustion air pitch of the roof. kit is highly recommended. It is very impor- tant to ensure good fireplace operation in Offset Elbow Assembly homes which are tightly weather sealed or have ventilating appliances installed. Offset elbows install the same as chimney sections. First, snap the inner section
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These fireplaces have been marked with a Note: The header may rest on the two (2) metal COLD CLIMATE INSULATION maximum rating of 40,000 BTU to assure that top spacers on top of the unit but the header homeowners do not exceed the allowable lim- must not be notched to fit around the spacers. If you live in a cold climate, it is especially its for all allowed installations of mantles. important to seal all cracks around the fire- These fireplaces may sit directly on a combus- place opening with n
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Note: Any noncombustible material whose k Methods of Determining Hearth Extension and Wall Shield value is less than .84 or whose r value is more Equivalents - To determine the thickness required for the alternate than 1.19 is acceptable. material when either the “k” value or “r” value is known, use either the k formula or r formula. If the fireplace is installed on a combustible floor, use the metal safety strips (provided) Example: If Micore 160 is to be used for the hearth extension fireplace
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Answer - The minimum required thickness of the Micore 160 is .417”, Calculating Minimum Thickness if Multiple therefore round up to nearest standard thickness available which is 1/2”. Materials are Used At times it is important to know what Listed Material combination of materials are acceptable for k (per inch) r (per inch) Listed Min.Thickness use as floor protection. The “R values” are Listed Material .84 1.19 1" used to determine acceptable combinations of K r L L T L materials because “R v
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Example: Given that the required “R value” for INSTALLATION COMPONENTS a suitable hearth extension used must be equal to or greater than: The following items are available for use in the installation of this appliance. “R” = r x T = 3.70 x 1" = 3.70. L If it is desired to elevate a marble hearth exten- sion to a level of 5" or more above the floor surface. What combination of noncombustible 7 ¹⁄₂" materials can be used to accomplish this? Max. Thickness Of Hearth Extension When If common bric
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INSTALLATION COMPONENTS Round Termination 63L423 FTF10-CTD 63L16 FTF10-12 Chase Termination 63L17 FTF10-18 (Square) 63L52 FTF10-CT2 Chimney Section 63L18 FTF10-36 Firestop Spacer (Flat) 63L36 F10FS-2 63L40 F10F6 Chase Termination Flashing 63L41 F10F12 (Round) 63L46 FTF10-CTDT Locking Band 63L60 FLB Chase Termination Stabilizer 63L26 FTF10-S4 (Square) 63L49 FTF10-CT1 Storm Collar 63L59 FSC NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 19
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Lennox Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in design, materials, specifications, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles and products. Consult your local distributor for fireplace code information. Printed in U.S.A. © 2000 by Lennox Hearth Products 1110 West Taft Avenue P/N 504,217M REV. E 04/2007 Orange, CA 92865 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. 20
